Sasha - Involver

Such a beautiful release. nearly 5 years on and it is still getting as much play time as it did in 2005 (when i first heard it) and will continue to do this for many years to come. As described this isn't a club orientated mix, but more a mix to compliment a quite night in or a car trip in the summer. It definitely shows the subtle, articulate and skilled side to Alexanders programing. Absolutely perfect in every way, even if track 9: Felix Da Housecat - Watching Cars Go By, doesn't make sense to you. It will eventually. It is definitely the climax to the mix and somewhat of a shock to the system, after the rolling breakbeats of Lostep and the airy vocals and the slightly orchestral notes of UNKLE - In A State, making it seem slightly out of place. I hold this album dear to my heart.

This is Sasha at his finest and most innovative. All of these tracks straddle the line between full-on "dance" and "listening"... a very rare thing these days. For me, the best track is the rework of Lostep's "Burma"... a beautiful breakbeat combined with cascades of synth and bass. But that's not to say that the others are lesser songs... all of tracks are a must-have for any lover of breaks, progressive, Sasha, or just good music.

10 tracks in 77 minutes - this tells you everything. If you like dragged out, slowly building progressive music this is as good as it gets. The music is beautiful and rather relaxing but despite this I have never managed to fall asleep listening to this record. The quality of Shasa's mixing needs no mention - he delivers what is to be expected of him. However, if you're looking for fast paced, dynamic music, stay well clear of this. 8/10

A great compilation of music which is open to a lot of interpretation.
Not the the rocking type of music that you want to hear when you're out with your mates in the middle of a club; but more an experience representing the artists' capability and perception of his talents. Its been put toghether so well its def worth a listen or two in the years ahead.
I'll be watching his live 4 hour set (Involver tour) at The Metro Nightclub in Melbourne on the 1/11/04. I expect to see a more "raw" form of what hes trying to achieve by giving us this release.
ENJOY!

This remix-album from Sasha is a must have! The album is a selection from his favourite songs.
The most of the songs are remixed in a break-beatstyle.
The remixes have deep breaks and great basses. The melodies are the same as the original songs. And that was the meaning of this album. He wanted to represent these songs back in the DJ-world. And he did it! Now are the songs more ready for the clubs.